Nikolaus
2 countries#4249 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikolaus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,656 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #4249 · peaked in 1994 with 98 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1998–2005 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1998–2005 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikolaus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2832 | — |
| 2007 | #3188 | ↓356 |
| 2008 | #2583 | ↑605 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↓217 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↑70 |
| 2011 | #3695 | ↓965 |
| 2012 | #3625 | ↑70 |
| 2013 | #3964 | ↓339 |
| 2014 | #2582 | ↑1382 |
| 2015 | #4407 | ↓1825 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↑80 |
| 2017 | #3889 | ↑438 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↓1029 |
| 2019 | #3426 | ↑1492 |
| 2020 | #4540 | ↓1114 |
| 2021 | #3427 | ↑1113 |
| 2022 | #4303 | ↓876 |
| 2023 | #5927 | ↓1624 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↑2322 |
| 2025 | #4249 | ↓644 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikolaus
Is Nikolaus a popular name?
Yes — Nikolaus currently ranks #4249 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikolaus more common for boys or girls?
Nikolaus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikolaus most popular?
Nikolaus peaked in 1994 in United States, with 98 recorded births that year.
Is Nikolaus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikolaus’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3886 in 1955 to #4249 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikolaus?
At least 2,662 babies have been recorded with the name Nikolaus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nikolaus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikolaus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikolaus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikolaus include Nyles, Olliver.
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